Measure aimed at ending workplace bias over hairstyles on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk – Chicago Tribune*

The Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair — or CROWN — Act amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to make explicit that “race” includes associated traits such as hair texture and styles. Last year, Illinois passed the Jett Hawkins Act, which bars schools from prohibiting hairstyles such as dreadlocks and braids.